Class of 2024 Frosh Welcome Booklet

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Welcome to The Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Class of 2024

Spring Welcome Night You Are Invited!

Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 6:30 PM The Class of 2024 and their parents are invited to a special night just for you: Spring Welcome Night!

What is Spring Welcome Night? Spring Welcome Night is an evening of special activities for new students

and their families. OLP student leaders are introduced and the Class of 2024 will take their first class photo. Parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the CSJ charism, partnership and volunteer opportunities. The presentation will also offer suggestions for how to best support your OLP student.

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace has a wide system of support to help students succeed both academically and socially. Each student is assigned to a counselor and an Assistant Principal for personal and academic support throughout their four years at OLP.

Important Dates Date

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Event or Requirement

✓ February 7

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Summer School Registration Opened: Online

March 16 ✓

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Online Enrollment Deadline

March 19

5:00-7:00 PM

March 21

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

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Admission with Distinction Ceremony & Course Registration (Invitation Only) Class of 2024 Course Registration Day

March 31

6:30-7:30 PM

April 1

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April 20-21

4:00-6:30 PM

April 22-23

4:00-6:30 PM

Dance Tryouts

6:30 PM

Spring Welcome Night

May 6

Cheer & Dance Interest Meeting

Summer Sports Camp Registration Opens: Online Competitive Cheer Tryouts Begin

July 1

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Final Transcripts, Immunization Records and Physician Physicals Due

August 3

TBA

Volleyball Tryouts Begin

August 10

TBA

Cross Country, Golf, Tennis Tryouts Begin

August 12

8:00 AM

Class of 2024 Orientation Day (Required Attendance)

August 13

8:00 AM

August 17

7:45 AM

First Day of School

Dec. 16-18

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Class of 2024 Pictures & Frosh Study & Tech Boot Camp (Required Attendance) Final Exams (Required Attendance)

Carpools & Transportation If interested in forming a carpool, please register online at aolp.org/carpool by June 1, 2020.

A list will be compiled by zip codes and will be mailed back to families in July to assist in the effort to form carpools.

Interested in investing in transportation to and from OLP? Complete the transportation survey at aolp.org/transportation. This survey will open at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Zero Block, Block G & Pilot Online Class Learning Academy Course Options As students and parents begin preliminary course selection planning, it is important to consider that OLP offers the opportunity for students to take more than the standard 6 blocks per semester. Students may choose to enroll in Zero Block, Block G and/or Pilot Online Learning Academy courses. The tuition for the 2020 - 2021 academic school year includes the opportunity for students to participate in 7 year-long academic courses. Students wishing to supplement their course load with additional academic course offerings (more than 14) will be charged a $450 fee per extra semester course ($900 for year-long courses).

The primary purpose of Zero Block, Block G and the Pilot Online Learning Academy is to offer students greater access to broader course selections.

More specifically, Zero Block, Block G and online classes free up space in a student’s schedule by adding an additional period into her academic rotation so that she may take more electives in a subject of interest or move more quickly into advanced courses. Zero block meets from 6:45 am – 7:35 am (Mon. – Thurs.) and Block G meets from 11:00 am - 12:05 pm (Mon. – Thurs.). Students who do not wish to enroll in an additional curricular class during Block G will participate in a faculty-monitored study hall period. Approximately 50% of the OLP student body elects to take a study hall during this time.

Any student who requests dropping a 15th course offering (Zero Block, G Block, or online course) after April 1, 2020 will not be issued a refund.​​We staff our schedule according to enrollment, and as such need an accurate commitment from students.

»Check the OLP Curriculum Guide to view a full list of course offerings.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) OLP strives to develop mastery of 21st-century skills in each student in order that she becomes an engaged agent of change in our global society. Technology plays a critical role in the way we collaborate and communicate in that same world. OLP requires that all students have access to the tools of the 21st-century via a mobile device. With respect to OLP’s mission and the economic diversity of our families, OLP does not mandate the specific device each student uses, but rather, has adopted a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy that outlines minimum specifications for whatever device a family chooses.

This policy and practice guides the use of interactive instruction and learning that connects our students more meaningfully to the world outside, and, just as effectively, the world outside to the classroom.

2020-2021 BYOD Minimum Requirements Laptop Specifications (Mac/Windows/ChromeBook) Minimum Screen Size 11 inches Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Battery Life 4 hours System Age Younger than four years

For reference, below is the percentage of the student body that uses the following types of devices: Apple OSX (MacBook) = 88% PC (Windows) = 9% Chromebook = 3%

OLP Athletics OLP Summer Sports Camps Instruction is offered by premier OLP coaches. Registration will begin April 1, 2020. See the website for more details, including dates, times and fees. All freshmen are required to have a physicians physical completed afterMay 27, 2020 to be valid for the entire academic year. All physicals are due to the OLP Office of Admissions by July 1, 2020. OLP recommends having an annual physical with your regular physician during the month of June, but if this is not possible due to timing and insurance coverage, physician physicals will be available on the OLP Campus on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 to complete this requirement. All physicals must be completed and signed by a physician with a MD or DO credential.

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All incoming frosh can try out for the OLP/ Saints Cheer team. The commitment begins in June 2020 and includes weekly practices. There are practices during the summer (with scheduled vacations) and then both before and after school during the school year.

Tryouts will take place April 20 & 21, 2020 from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM in the OLP Event Center.

» Questions? Contact the Head Cheerleading Coach, Mr. Casey Popp at cheer@aolp.org.

Sideline cheer continues through Winter sports. Competitive cheer runs from October through March. Student athletes may compete in both.

Athletic Offerings » Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball » Fall/Winter: Cheer & Surf » Winter: Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo

» Spring: Lacrosse, Track & Field, Swim & Dive, Sand Volleyball, Softball, Archery » Annual Club Sports: Equestrian, Dance

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Tryouts will take place April 22 & 23, 2020 from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM in the OLP Event Center.

» Questions? Contact the Head Dance Coach, Ms. Kelly Marshall at dance@aolp.org.

INTERESTED IN CHEER OR DANCE? Come learn more at the Cheer & Dance informational meeting, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM.

Service Learning All OLP freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to complete 25 hours of service each year with an officially recognized nonprofit organization as part of the OLP graduation requirements. Freshmen may begin to record their service for the 2020- 2021 school year as of June 1, 2020. Check out the OLP website, aolp.org/faith-service/service-learning/ for verification directions and information about interesting and unique service learning opportunities. If you are interested in traveling with OLP on a service immersion, check out available opportunities at aolp.org/student-life/travel-program/. Questions? Contact Director of Service Learning & Retreats, Mrs. Katie Wilson at kwilson@aolp.org.

Uniforms

OLP Uniforms are supplied through Mills Uniform Company. Uniforms can be ordered at the San Diego popup store (location TBA) or online at millswear.com. The school code is 125. There are many uniform offerings; some are required while others are optional. Please visit our website and look for “Uniform Requirements” under the Student tab to review the uniform offerings and OLP dress code.

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Class Placement Criteria English class placements are made based on the following: » 7th & 8th grade Language Arts » Teacher Recommendations » Entrance Exam Essay

Math Class Placements are made based on the following: » HSPT Entrance Exam Scores » 7th & 8th grade Mathematics

BIOLOGY Honors Students must have scored both a national composite score of 85% or higher and a CSQ score of 120 or higher on the High School Placement Test. Eligibility for this course is noted on the student’s course selection worksheet.

Grades

» Teacher Recommendations » OLP Math Placement Exams

OLP Curriculum Guide To learn more about pathways, courses and prerequisites, access the 2020 - 2021 Course Description Guide at aolp.org/academics/courseprofiles/.

Course Offerings June 15-july 24 Semester Courses: Speech & Debate I, Health Online 3 weeks | $500 each.

» HSPT Entrance Exam scores Grades

Summer School

Biology Students must have scored a national percentile composite score of 70% or higher on the High School Placement Test. Eligibility for this course is noted on the student’s course selection worksheet.

World Language Placements are based on the OLP placement test, which was taken in conjunction with the math placement test.

Questions About Class Placements?

Contact: Dr. Angie Gascho, Interim Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction Email: agascho@aolp.org

Full Year Courses: Art I/II, Drama I/II, Beginning Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors Online, Biology College Prep, Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Spanish III Online, Spanish IV Online all run June 15 - July 24 for $950 each.

Visit aolp.org/academics/summer-programs-guide/ for more information and to register for classes.

Summer School Daily Class Schedule M-F, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Review Course This three-week course serves as a remedial course for students who have been admitted to OLP, but have not demonstrated appropriate grade level reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary or grammatical skills. This course is open to all students, but some will be required to take the course, contingent upon their admission. The course will adequately prepare students

Three-Week Course JUNE 15, 2020 JULY 3, 2020 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fee: $250

for high school English courses.

Enrollment Please read the course descriptions and review the prerequisites for each course prior to registering. Class space is on a first-come, first-served basis and all registrations and payments must be completed online.

Enroll now online at aolp.org/academics/summerprograms-guide/ before April

30, 2020.

Questions?

Contact Summer School Directors, Mrs. Susan Antolin or Mr. Gilberto Moreno at summerschool@aolp.org with any questions.

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